Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With 14 Twists on the Classic Margarita Recipe

1. Tropical Papaya: Throw on some sunnies and sandals and kick back and relax with this fruit-packed frozen beverage. Replete with papaya, strawberries, pineapple and mango, this take is a great way to make your celebration feel more like a tropical vacation. (via Fabtastic Eats)

2. Ginger Mint: Fresh ginger root and mint leaves make this marg one of the most refreshing out there. Be sure to keep this recipe in your back pocket for a hot summer day. (via Martha Stewart)

3. Blackberry Margarita: With berry season right around the corner, grab a box of blackberries from your local farmers' market (along with some fresh sprigs of thyme) and whip up this slightly savory cocktail for your friends and family. (via Mom Me)

4. Fresh Peach: Love a good fuzzy navel? Well then, puree some peaches, add some agave and top it all off with a nice silver tequila. (via Boulder Locavore)

5. Kiwi Passion: Back to the tropics we go! This vibrant take on the margarita, complete with fresh kiwi and passion fruit, will wow guests and leave them begging for the recipe. (via Mangoes and Palm Trees)

6. Orange Persimmon: Never had a persimmon before? Well, what better way to try something new than by stickin' it in a margarita? (via Sweet Life)

7. Watermelon Basil: Nothing screams refreshing quite like watermelon and basil. Make this drink your go-to summer beverage ASAP. (via Sumptuous Living)

8. Frozen Blueberry: This low-cal option is made with agave and packed with antioxidants. And since it's totally good for us, we can technically have multiple, right? (via Parade/photo by Mitch Mandel)

9. Five Ingredient Ginger Beer: Ginger beer makes this tequila cocktail light and crisp, and with only five ingredients, it's easy to whip up in a flash. (via Minimalist Baker)

11. Plum Margarita: Fresh plum juice and a splash of Cointreau make this twist on a classic margarita an absolute winner. (via Sweet Life)

12. Honeydew Margarita: Sweet and juicy honeydew melons mixed with fresh lime and lemon juice? We don't mind if we honey-do! (via Sweet Life)

13. Grapefruit Margarita: Adding tart and tangy grapefruit makes for an incredibly fresh and bright tequila cocktail. Sorry, lime, there's a new citrus star in town. (via Good. Clean. Fun.)

14. Charred Jalapeño and Carrot: Carrots… and jalapeño… and cilantro… in a margarita??? Color us intrigued! (via Salt & Wind)

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